Closer to the Flame (Dave Edmunds album)

Closer to the Flame
Studio album by
Dave Edmunds
ReleasedDecember 1989
RecordedCapitol, Hollywood, California; Ardent, Memphis, Tennessee
GenreRock
Length38:47
LabelCapitol
ProducerDave Edmunds
Dave Edmunds chronology
Riff Raff
(1984) 		Closer to the Flame
(1989) 		Plugged In
(1994)

Closer to the Flame is a 1989 album by Welsh rock musician Dave Edmunds. The album was Edmunds's first studio album in five years and his only release on Capitol Records.

The album reached No. 146 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, and the single "King of Love" hit No. 68 in the UK Singles chart. This was Edmunds' last chart appearance in America to date. However, in the UK, Edmunds had a top 40 album best in 2008.

The track "King of Love" features guest appearances by two members of the Stray Cats: Brian Setzer contributed background vocals, and Lee Rocker played upright bass.

It was recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California, and Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.

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